HR. 1 - Cryin'
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The Power Trip Morning Show kicks off a lively Monday with a deep dive into the dramatic Game 4 playoff victory by the Minnesota Timberwolves over the San Antonio Spurs, which was defined by Victor Wemby's controversial ejection after an elbow to Nas Reed's face—dubbed the 'people's elbow' by the hosts. The team's comeback from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter, fueled by Anthony Edwards' 36-point performance, sparks intense debate over whether Wemby should be suspended for Game 5. The hosts dissect the blown call, the emotional rollercoaster of the game, and the internet's frenzy, while also exploring the cultural impact of Godsmack, the band they obsess over, and their humorous, often absurd tangents on everything from inbreeding to Fent folds and the Dust Bowl. The episode blends sports analysis with surreal comedy, personal anecdotes, and deep dives into obscure historical facts, all wrapped in the show’s signature chaotic energy.
Victor Wemby’s ejection for the 'people's elbow' sparked national debate, but the Wolves still won Game 4 thanks to Anthony Edwards’ 36-point fourth quarter.
The hosts argue that suspending Wemby for Game 5 would be excessive, given he already sat out two and a half quarters.
Godsmack is a recurring obsession—discussed in depth, with songs like 'Crying Like a Bitch' and 'I F-ing Hate You' becoming running gags.
The show uses absurd humor to explore serious topics like mental health, inbreeding, and opioid crises, blending satire with real insight.
The Minnesota Wild are set for a pivotal Game 5 against the Avs, with the series tied 2-2, keeping playoff hopes alive.
The Blown Call That Changed the Game
“That was the people's elbow. The ankle bone. It's connected to the people's elbow. Yikes.”
Godsmack Obsession and the 'Crying Like a Bitch' Phenomenon
“I love that band. I don't think there's a song from them I don't love.”
The Inbreeding Debate and the Habsburg Dynasty
“Her family tree looked less like a tree and more like a circle.”
The Fent Fold and the Reality of Opioid Addiction
The hosts recount a disturbing encounter with a fentanyl-addicted man who was physically bent in half, sparking a darkly comedic yet poignant discussion about the opioid crisis.
The Dust Bowl and the Northern Lights of Ujigvik
The show explores the 1934 Dust Bowl event and the extreme daylight in Ujigvik, Alaska, where the sun rises at 2:57 a.m. and won’t set for 84 days.
“I love that band. I don't think there's a song from them I don't love.”
“The only way you lose is if Common meat sauces it and gets down by like 20 and stops paying attention.”
“That was the people's elbow. The ankle bone. It's connected to the people's elbow. Yikes.”
Hosts
Corey
person
Hawk
person
Sauce
person
Zach
person
Godsmack
other
Victor Wemby
person
Anthony Edwards
person
Nas Reed
person
iHeartRadio
other
Ben Lieber
person
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